Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Satisfying Tradition of Wanko Soba Amid COVID-19
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the […]
Culture
My Hello Work Diary: Receiving Unemployment Benefits in Japan
(Part Two of a Short Series on Hello Work) Part 1: My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan […]
Sports
BASEBALL | Yankees Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka Hit in Head by Line Drive in Simulated Game
In a scary moment on the first day of spring training 2.0, New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka […
Blog
[A Photographer’s Notes] Tokyo Spot Check: Shibuya Stream
As a photographer, I must say I feel pretty lucky being able to use such a massive city as […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] You Can Order Your Shinkansen Bento Box in Advance
Those who have traveled on a bullet train in Japan will know what a treat it is to ride. […]
Culture
Small Victories Against Boredom: How Families Coped During Lockdowns
The state of emergency in Japan was lifted on May 25. Now, with schools reopening, it is heartening to […]
Culture
What It’s Like Going Back to School After the Coronavirus Emergency
As in many industries, schools and my village in Fukushima are implementing a phased reopening. The exception was one
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Delightfully Inspiring Hydrangeas Peak in Uji, Kyoto
Let’s just start with the premise that, if you are anything like me, you probably have the green thumb […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Rurikoin Temple’s Green Maple Leaves Are Stunning in the Rain
June has arrived, and along with it an unusually early rainy season comes knocking at the door. Muggy […]
Coronavirus
Bicycling through Japan During Covid: The Trip from Kyushu to Honshu
In this instalment of the series, I cycle from the onsen town of Beppu to the atomic bomb dome […]
Blog
[A Photographer’s Notes] 7 Tips for Beginner Action Sport Photographers
I have been living in Japan for the past 15 years, and throughout that time action sports photography (starting [&hell
Coronavirus
My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during this global pandemic is that nothing is as stable as it […]